Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are BKG Coffee Roasters, Ras and Cafe Massawa, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best ethiopian restaurants in New York City. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated ethiopian dining.
New York City's Premier Ethiopian Destinations
New York City’s vibrant Ethiopian food scene offers a rich tapestry of communal dining experiences that range from traditional family-run spots to modern plant-based kitchens. This curated collection invites you to explore the city's best destinations for spongy injera and aromatic stews, featuring beloved names like Bunna Cafe, Abyssinia, and RAS Plant Based. Whether you are seeking a quick bite from Makina Cafe or a leisurely meal at Benyam, these restaurants showcase a diverse blend of Ethiopian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences that define the city's unique culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Ethiopian Restaurants in New York City | Top Rated Ethiopian Food
- BKG Coffee Roasters · rated 5/5: American.
- Ras · rated 5/5: Indian.
- Cafe Massawa · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Yenmenat · rated 4.9/5: Ethiopian.
- RAS Plant Based · rated 4.9/5: Ethiopian.
- Addey Ababa · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ras · rated 4.8/5: Ethiopian.
- Benyam · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bunna Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Ethiopian.
- Awaze Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Abyssinia · rated 4.6/5: Ethiopian.
- Makina Cafe Eritrean-Ethiopian To Go · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Haile · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mesob Ethiopian · rated 4.5/5: Ethiopian.
- Ghenet · rated 4.5/5: Ethiopian.
- Hav & Mar · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Ethiopian.
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Ethiopian.
- Awash · rated 4.3/5: Ethiopian.
- Bati Ethiopian Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Ethiopian.
- Meskerem · rated 4.2/5: Ethiopian.
- Mesob Ethiopian · rated 4/5: Ethiopian.
- Sweetleaf · rated 4/5: American.
- Zagaya · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Yenmenat · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Buunni · rated 3/5: Ethiopian cuisine). *.
- Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: American.
- Birch Coffee: American.
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant: Ethiopian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
